PuławskivsCentennial

Puławski and Centennial are popular dual purpose hops. Below you'll find a comparison of alpha and beta acids, aroma profiles and oil composition.

Puławski

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

8–11%

Beta acid

3–4%

Total oil

-

Poland

Centennial

Dual purpose

Alpha acid

7–12%

Beta acid

3.5–5.5%

Total oil

1–3 mL

United States

Key differences

When to pick Puławski

No clear differences - both varieties have a similar profile. Choose based on availability or country of origin.

When to pick Centennial

  • Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
  • More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes

Aroma profile and use

No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.

Only in Puławski

WhiteSpiceClovePapayaLemonHerbal

Only in Centennial

PineCitrusFloralGrapefruitTangerine

Property

PropertyPuławskiCentennial
Alpha acid8–11%7–12%
Beta acid3–4%3.5–5.5%
Co-humulone26–30%23–30%
Total oil-1–3 mL
Myrcene38–39%55–65%
Humulene24–25%10–20%
Caryophyllene11–13%5–7%
Farnesene-0–1%
OriginPolandUnited States
PurposeDual purposeDual purpose

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